On November 30, 2017 The Illinois Department Of Employment Security, (IDES) mailed the 2018 Employer Contribution Rate Determination. Check the Rate Determination as soon as it is received, as the employer has until December 15, 2017 to protest if the rate is incorrect. The 2018 minimum and maximum rates were reduced from the 2017 rates.

Minimum Rate' .525% reduced from .550%

Maximum Rate 6.925% reduced from 7.350%

2018Taxable Wage Base $12,960.00

The cost per employee at the minimum rate will be $68.04, per employee who earns $12,960.00, in calendar year 2018. The 2017 cost per employee was $71.28.

The cost per employee at the maximum rate will be $897.48, per employee who earns $12,960.00, in calendar year 2018. The 2011 cost per employee was $952.56.